Review of The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai (2010) by Deshiia C — 13 Jun 2007

I loved this movie... very well done. Sidney Poitier is amazing...

This review of The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai (2010) was written by Deshiia C on 13 Jun 2007.

The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai has generally received positive reviews.

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